2016 so far

[niceguysfinishlast]

Has it been good or bad? Better than last year or worse (not that last year couldn't be worse for a lot of us)?

I know, an unusual question but why not?

As for me, same BS as last year but now i got my parents constantly hassling me about a damn project that i can't really start on until february. They need to **** off because they're asking me about it 3-4 times a day (once in the morning, once or twice in the early afternoon and once last at night, like 8 or 9 p.m.) every single day. If only i could move out or better yet, move away.


Yeah, sorry i'm being brutally honest but that's what it's like. :/

 

[Xpendable]

I go out more. Still feel like a ghost.

 

[Paraiyar]

I feel like I'm sliding into a lot of good things. My second album is almost at the raw phase of completion and will need refinement and someone else to mix and master it for me and then that will be done. I'll be moving out once my courses are over and I have a job, I'm doing a lot of reading and I think I might be making progress with building a social circle.

So while everything kind of feels like a slow grind right now I am making progress in things. It does bother me that I probably won't get to travel overseas in 2016 though.

Question to the OP: Are you doing anything different from last year?

 

[Cucuboth]

Bad. So far. As usual.

Found out I have a possible serious problem in my left eye. Have to see an eye specialist at the end of February.

Learning to drive has been frustrating. The instructor I have been going to decided to retire, and the one I went to after that I just did not get on with. Looked around for other driving schools, but most nearby ones are booked out for at least the next few months.

Turn 40 in a little over a month. Still single. Still a virgin. And no friends.

 

[Solivagant]

Bad. So far. As usual.

Found out I have a possible serious problem in my left eye. Have to see an eye specialist at the end of February.

Learning to drive has been frustrating. The instructor I have been going to decided to retire, and the one I went to after that I just did not get on with. Looked around for other driving schools, but most nearby ones are booked out for at least the next few months.

Turn 40 in a little over a month. Still single. Still a virgin. And no friends.

*Hug* I hope your eye will be okay.

 

[Triple Bogey]

the weather is **** and work has been crap.
I don't think the year starts until March.

 

[niceguysfinishlast]

I feel like I'm sliding into a lot of good things. My second album is almost at the raw phase of completion and will need refinement and someone else to mix and master it for me and then that will be done. I'll be moving out once my courses are over and I have a job, I'm doing a lot of reading and I think I might be making progress with building a social circle.

So while everything kind of feels like a slow grind right now I am making progress in things. It does bother me that I probably won't get to travel overseas in 2016 though.

Question to the OP: Are you doing anything different from last year?

Started going to the gym on campus. However, everyone there has their headphones in so it's not like i'm hanging out with anyone there. I just walk around the track or ride a bike by myself.

 

[Gemmy]

Mine has been up and down. I've just been trying to focus on the positive since things are a little slow right now but I feel like things will start to be better towards Spring. Right now, I'm just happy to be back at my community college.

 

[Skid Row 89]

Much the same as last year for me so far. Trying to keep positive, set a few small goals for myself and work towards fulfilling them.

 

[LonesomeDay]

So far it's been a bit disappointing.

I feel overwhelmed by everything quite a lot more than I did this time last year.

Also, I'm resigned to my husband being my only friend and I find some comfort in this 'safe' state of mine.

I'd like to develop my portfolio and exhibit with other artists in my area - especially other women artists.

I miss having women friends and I need to get out of my comfort zone and socialise more (like I used to).

 

[ladyforsaken]

- My health isn't any better but my mindset about it is and I think that helps a lot.
- I am more talkative in general and more sociable than last year.
- I am less insecure (or maybe IJDGAF about certain things anymore).
- Work has been getting busier and more stressful, not sure if that's a good sign.

 

[Peaches]

IJDGAF, love that acronym

 

[lonelyfairy]

Just bad as last year and it's not negative thinking, just realistic thinking. I can only go up from here... If I have any energy left anymore.

 

[BeyondShy]

I feel like I'm sliding into a lot of good things. My second album is almost at the raw phase of completion and will need refinement and someone else to mix and master it for me and then that will be done. I'll be moving out once my courses are over and I have a job, I'm doing a lot of reading and I think I might be making progress with building a social circle.

I'd listen to it.

As for me? Nothing's really changed. I'm glad the holidays are done. I'm still mistrustful of people and for very good reasons. (Like in here! <--I ought to create a signature with that.) I am going in for surgery this year. Tomorrow to be exact. Should be fun. I feel I have wasted my entire life because others have won practically all the time. Other than that I can't complain about the new year.

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- I am more talkative in general and more sociable than last year.
- I am less insecure (or maybe IJDGAF about certain things anymore).

That would be a nice thing for me to eventually say.

 

[Paraiyar]

Might have spoken to soon on the second album. Think some tracks I made for it aren't good enough to make the cut. Will have to produce some others instead. Oh well, it's good to take my time on this anyway.

 

[Wayfarer]

the weather is **** and work has been crap.
I don't think the year starts until March.

Yeah, I agree.. I don't think the year starts until March, for me too..

 

[BeyondShy]

Might have spoken to soon on the second album. Think some tracks I made for it aren't good enough to make the cut. Will have to produce some others instead. Oh well, it's good to take my time on this anyway.

Who's rushing you? Nobody! You keep that in mind and it will all come together. You will get it.

 

[Paraiyar]

Started using a metronome a lot again on guitar. Got an a minor 8th note triplet pattern that I can across the high e string at around 180 bpm. I can't get near that tempo with straight 16th notes but I've hit 140 bpm with them on some patterns. Good to know my speed and technique are quickly benefiting from this approach.

On another note, I can't wait till my last exam is done on the 19th. I can finally focus on moving out and putting things right.

 

[PenDragon]

First month didn't trun out to be as productive as I had planned. I'm more busy than last year. Slowly but steadily I'm regaining my old hobbies. Health is better too. Let's hope this month stays on track.

 

[Triple Bogey]

utter ****, I hope it gets better soon !